LES PAUL vs SG - Guitar Tone Comparison!!
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*+Andrew Levister* Les Paul is heavier and costs more, two things that could easily sway a normal person toward an SG. Lots of us old folks out there with bad backs... and we're the ones with disposable income! I could believe the SG outsells the LP.
Darrell Braun Guitar LP, grew up playing an SG. But LP all the way
Young Frankenstein I do agree with the weight issue, i play my strat for jams due to the weight issue.... ugh, old
I prefer the tone of the Sg, but the sustain of the les paul
Man it is the Les Paul Hands down, but I wouldn't kick either of em out of bed! Awesome video.
Let’s face it, we’re basically here to see if we should keep saving money or buy the SG right now...
I feel attacked yet welcome
I own several of both, the SG is far superior.
@@KevyNova I'm gonna agree as an owner of both, as well. Les Pauls are a labor of love, and if you are not sure which to get already, get the SG. Only get the Les Paul if you are particularly moved by the look and history of the guitar, because in most respects the SG accomplishes a similar sound with far more player-friendly design. They do sound 'different,' but not in the way a Telecaster sounds different from a Jazzmaster.
But I do love the look of the LP so much... I'm a "Les Paul on the stand, SG in the band" kind of guy, I guess.
The best thing about the Sg is the neck. The accessibility of the lower is great for me because I improvise a lot and want more notes to hit.
@@ProCoRat what abt sg vs prs
SG for my ears, LP for my eyes.
Thiago HOW
I don’t like the way the sg looks either
sg for my back
...and squier bullet strat for my wallet
I totally agree
I think the sg is the best selling guitar by Gibson because Angus young has bought most of them
Floyd Freeman jimmy page has entered the chat
😂 LOL
and slash bought most of the les pauls
Angus only has 3
Santana has 1 I guess
I prefer the Les Paul and my shoulders the SG.
+stephane oleiro I hear you on the LP weight!
My 20 years old are on my back !
Darrell Braun Guitar how much does the average LP weigh?
ion 53, They're kind of all over the place, in fairly recent years, many LP's clock in around the 7lb+ -9lb mark (3kg-4kg). With a few exceptions, you'll see marked as non weight relieved, and traditional weight relieved. Those can clock in upwards of a couple pounds heavier (1kg) late 60's into mid 80's LP's were in the neigborhood of 9-15lbs (4kg-7kg ish) some were even a bit heavier. To answer that question is going to depend on what year, and what model. Because pretty much they're all over the place. Some online merchants list the weights of each individual guitar, some don't. Also, weights can vary up to over 1lb from guitar to guitar of the same model. The answer to your question isn't a very simple one, I'm afraid.
My 2010 Les Paul traditional weighs 4.3kg.
I still find it humorous that Les Paul hated the SG design, yet his wife, Mary Ford, played one exclusively! A silent jab at Les from his old lady? You decide.
She probably enjoyed playing the SG more, because of the weight, A Les Paul sounds a little smoother, but they take a toll on the shoulder and back!
I found some video with pics of both of them with the sg in front of them the were divorcing when sg came out
B.S. She played a Les Paul many times.
In which case, sg stands for single guitarists@@skylerlogan587
is there any footage of Les or Mary playing the SG?
I did not know that the SG was Gibsons best seller.
It was, no longer is.
I always thought it was the les paul but then again I went in to buy a les paul when I was 15 yet ended up with an sg due to the price and how nice that specific sg was so maybe other people end up the same way
I always thought that the les paul was a very heavy uncomfortable guitar to play. Love my strat
Hoof Hearted I always thought that about the strat,not heavy but I couldn't get into the necks,I really loved the telecaster but that string was always so close to the edge for me so les Paul's and sg's were always my go to, my hands are rather large and finger tips too so I always get the wide necks
Its because there are so many different les pauls
The SG was certainly more treble-y and well since I'm a biased SG lover I'd go for that beautiful thing all the time.
I probably like LP more, but I had to like your comment because you're so honest
i respect your opinion,
I like both and eventually will get both but right now I think I will get an LP right now if have an affinity fender strackaster
Phil X said he prefers mahogany bodies without a maple cap, probably because it smoothes the top end bite. Now that Phil X is with Gibson since January 2020, and they are making him an LP, it will be interesting to see if he does away with the maple cap. Les Paul didn't like the maple cap either, which is why the original LP Custom was a solid mahogany body - no maple cap. Phil X already had them move the pickup selector down to the control area, replacing one of the three knobs (master tone instead), because his picking hand would accidentally hit the selector switch when he uses his rhythm chops. Gibson will do whatever he wants - time will tell......
They both sound good but of course the les paul is more full sounding. The SG has a little more bite. They are both great guitars.
Agreed! Under heavy distortion nearly identical but clean and crunchy tones the ales Paul is definitely fuller and easier on the ears.
@@setharnold3699 if you want distortion, a nice sg is the way to go tbh great guitar
SGs have great cleans.
What's "full sounding?" More lows?
What I always find interesting and very telling is, the clean sound demos or the lower overdrive demo tone. The more gain the guitars have the more they lose their unique tonal qualities.. They aren't totally gone but they become increasingly more difficult to tell. It is especially apparent in your blind demos.. Thanks Darrel. Loved the history lesson on the SG (Les Paul) too.
They sound very similar
@@mrdevil848in the right hands you won't tell the difference
@@alferdjuhimovich9037 yea
I really couldn't tell that much difference between the 2. What if they had the same pick up count, volume & tone control knobs & electrics wiring ? They both are pretty amazing instruments.
The les paul might sound fuller because it's body os bigger. Thats all.
but can you play Thunderstruck in a school uniform on the Les Paul?
You could, but it would not sound the same
But could you play sweet child o min in top hat with a sg
@@nillaxsplash8946 I do it frequently.
It's actually illegal in many parts of the world.
groverjuicy it’s one of the many war crimes I’ve committed.
Obviously the gold parts give a different tone. All jokes aside, great vid as always Darrell
+Fluro Flash 😄 Thanks FF!
The toan is locked into the sunburste
Dude I have this same video coming out haha
+Robert Baker 😄 The more the merrier!
Robert Baker I'll be waiting for it Rob ! You better make it as good as Darell's, so watch out xD
Hey Robert I’ve been playing guitar for 2 and a half years and can shred like like jimmy page
Yeah, but no one will watch yours. Just kidding! I love your channel too.
@Robert Baker I just searched for this, and yours and Darrell's videos came up top 2!
I Have a 50's Tribute Les Paul and a Faded Sg and I clearly listen and feel a big difference between both of them, giving more credit to the LP, But wow these two are fighting with the same strenght here! Yes, there is tone difference, but both are great Warriors!
Neither is better or worse than the other, both are excellent and have their own tone. They complement each other perfectly, I love both. 🎸🎸
As always, the SG sounds slightly better. especially in a mix. Moreover, SGs are much more comfortable to play and the SG neck is superior. Add to that the fact that the price of the SG is a fraction of the price of the LP and the SG is the clear winner. I own a LP standard and an SG standard (along with a 335, a Strat and a Tele) and the SG is by far my favorite...in my opinion, it's the best playing and sounding guitar out there.
Agreed, sg's are just a great guitar overall.
Wow, you got the line-up of dreams... : )
devilnite9 I agree that the SG is one of the best-playing guitars out there, but I personally prefer the looks of the Les Paul by far. Playability and tone wise though, the SG is one of my favorites to play. Nice collection you have! I have a Fender Strat and Tele. I plan on getting a Les Paul and an SG once I save up a bit more.
Strat is more versatile in my opinion
The sg is a great guitar although the only problem is neck dive from what I’ve heard I have never played one I have a Stratocaster affinity series
SG every single time. But.. I say that as an SG fan. The classic 57 humbuckers are my fav. It has a ...how do I put it. When you hit the G string and wiggle it up and down it has a "WWWooaaahhhh" sound. I don't get that with the Les Paul Standard. I fell in love with that sound. i have a 2017 SG std in black. Not QUITE and nice playing as the '61 reissue, but easier to tune up and adjust.
There's always a "whoaaahh" sound when you hit and wiggle that G spot
The conclusion? Buy both of them.
Looooooooooool
Give me the money
2 or 3 of each, and some strats and a casino coupe and a 335 and... SO MANY GUITARS SO LITTLE TIME (and $)
I’ve got a les Paul and a strat. Time to cash in and buy an SG.
I’m considering an SG and I appreciated your great review to help me make an informed decision! Thanks Darrell !
Harry T yooo did u ever get around to getting an SG?
To my ears the Les Paul sounds much clearer and warmer with a nicer tone. Plus that cherry sunburst finish looks beautiful
Everybody knows bursts sound better! (>;
I still do prefer the looks of a les Paul over the SG, but listening to them side by side. The SG really does sound darn good with it's crisp and clear sound
It has a brighter tone than a les paul
They're close enough that I'd happily play my SG for life and not really feel the need for a Les Paul.
Yeah, if you have one, you don’t really need both. Doesn’t hurt to have both though
I love the SG. The beveled edges. It's thin. Easy to reach those high frets. It's so comfortable. And when you grow up on AC/DC the choice is obvious. Great video. Thanks!
Man I wish I could play like that, maybe one day...
You will
You got it man, it'll happen
Playing guitar is like that for nearly everyone, im playing almost 15 years still annoying as hell sometimes. Everybody had loads of times they wanted to quit. Playing guitar isn’t easy but stick with it and you’ll see the results
Determination and practice.
Nice comparison. I prefer the SG. LP sure look good, though. Both have a couple of negative characteristics. Both have the tuning issue because of the headstock design. The SG is neck heavy. The LP has some heft. All things that give them character. Love them both.
The final solo and the solo in Musicman vs RG Ibanez vid, are two of the most beautiful solos I've heard in terms of musicality. I listen to them very often as if they were actual songs.
You should do this and include the Explorer, Firebird, and V and compare all of Gibson’s guitars. Great demo! Only thing I would also input as well is making sure the guitars have the same pickups as well. Great video man!
It's the SG for me. Clean runs sound nice, bright, and shine for what you want. Crunched up it blows out rock n roll perfectly and bites those sharp solos and sounds so badass. I own an 2014 Epiphone 1966 SG Pro and it's a great SG! Bang for buck without a doubt.
Thanks for the great video. I would prefer the Les Paul for jazz and arpeggios. When it comes to Rock and Metal, my preference is the SG. Both the Guitars have good design and style. I love the Devil horns of the SG.
I play in a rhymical Prog band, both myself and lead guitarist use SGs (mine is a 'Vintage' copy) and i'm getting a Gibson next year either SG or LP. I'm thinking for me playing rhythm guitar the LP would be better due its thicker sound and my lead guitarist is better suited to his SG for his leads to cut through. I think the combination of the 2 would work well together.
These two sounded quite similar... As far as I'm concerned get the one you like the look of if you can't get both.
Of course, most of a guitar's basic sound comes from the pickups so I'd think going for radically different pups in both would have resulted in a much greater tonal difference.
Very good comparison. Having played both types (Epiphone), as mentioned the outcone is clear:
LP - Huge/Warm/Rounded Tone.
SG - Cutting/Bright/Edgy Tone.
Each has its advantages. The Epiphone LP and SG models with coil tap are a good option to provide additional tonal options.
I actually have to disagree with the findings here that characterize the SG as brighter and the Les Paul as richer. This objection is not only from what I heard/saw in this video, but what I've experienced watching and playing the two in the past, which were corroborated by watching the video:
Now, if either of the following descriptions sound pejorative or critical, or in any way demeaning of either guitar, they are not intended to be so. I think both sound great, both are better in certain contexts, and so, both have their place in the pantheon.
I think it's more like one of those old 10-band equalizers that most of us used to have attached to a stereo receiver at home. Most of us made some variation of a V shape with those sliders.
So, if we agree to use the 10-band EQ as our analogy, then to my ears, the SG sounds like an EQ that is set more or less flat. Not much boosted, not much cut. This is good for a good gnarly overdrive, and would fit so perfectly in so many different styles. For that flat "bad attitude", the more more "grindy" sound, I think the SG is the better guitar. Plus it's more ergonomic.
But if we continue with the 10-band EQ analogy, I think the Les Paul is more like an asymmetrical V form closer to the shape we used on our stereo, only biased more towards the right, with a swath of low-mid boosted, and mid/high mid cut. But the extreme high faders are boosted as well.
So, the reason I'm uncomfortable with a statement so simple as "the SG is brighter" is because to my ears, the extreme high seem a lot less pronounced on the SG. The Les Paul just seems to "sing" so much more. Yeah, perhaps the mids and upper mids on the SG are more powerful, but it just didn't seem to match the LP on the really high end. But then the LP has that big bottom end to keep it from sounding brittle, resulting in what strikes me as a more well-rounded, and multidimensional sound.
Overall, I prefer the sound of the Les, but think that the SG is anything but a cheap "me too", with an appreciably different personality that runs complimentarily parallel to what the Les offers, rather than chasing it its wake.
Anyway, what do you make of that assessment, Darrell (or anyone else)?
Totally agree!! By the way, my ears like the LP more.
LP seemed to have a wider more dynamic range
Been here since 200 subs, thanks for making my Monday’s better Darrell 🤘😄🎸
+Ian Gonzalez You definitely deserve a medal for sticking around so long! 😄
That is the sexiest SG I’ve ever seen
Skipperino Kripperino is freaking needed here
воу воу воу
From Leo: Nice Demo, as usual. have not played my Les Paul in years, too heavy hanging on the strap, not shaped well for playing in sitting position. The SG model is much easier in both positions.
+Barb Melle Thanks Leo!
Good points ☺
My SG-type has 24 frets and it has a little bit of neck-dive.
Way back the lead guitarist in a band I played bass for had two guits. A Strat and an SG with Bigsby.
He used to have a lot of tuning stability trouble with the SG. It sounded beautiful though.
Huh I’ve always really liked les Paul’s sitting, though I don’t usually use them for long, I have and it’s easy enough. I actually don’t like the sg in any position because the neck feels farther away from my body and it feels like my arm has to stretch farther to reach the first fret. Strats, teles and les Paul’s all feel much better both sitting and standing for me
Ive watched probably all of your comparison videos and i think this is the only one where i couldn't really tell the difference in tone. Great work!
According to a Gibson history I read, the REAL reason he took his name off was because of his divorce from Mary Ford, who got money from sales using Les Paul's name. He did not hate the guitar, he just did not want Mary to profit from it. I cannot recall the name of the book, got it on Amazon, but it is very thorough.
Great comparison. The difference in sound is so subtle but you're right about the bite of the SG versus the roundness of the LP. The LP has more of a bell tone. I like that. So beautiful. But the weight of the SG and the cutaway accessibility are huge advantages. But in the end, I would prefer to sacrifice those issues simply because tone is king. We're lucky we don't have to play a standup bass. So what's another 5 lbs or whatever of weight? Although spending 500-1000 dollars more for a LP would really be super painful. I'd be afraid someone would steal it! But who am I kidding? I can't afford a Gibson. I will be buying an Epiphone SG or Les Paul.
man its insane how nice you are. love your channel
Thanks man!
I picked up both at the Guitar Center. I had a mind-meld with the SG. It just felt easy in my hands and quite a bit lighter.
Well, seems like you can get the same tone from both of these by simply taking off the pickup covers from les paul and get more focused and a little aggressive sound like SG. Its just my thought on it. Great video as always by the way! Keep it up man!
+ZOHRAN Thanks!
Nothing more pleasing to the ears than seeing two of the most respected and
Iconic guitars on the face of the planet .
Then see someone who exceeds in playing
A prime example that puts faith in RUclips
Fanatics the world over . Smokn hot riffs
Should be on stage blowing people away .
Killer video! Your playing and tones on point! The only thing I’d think I’d contradict you on is the tone description. A Les Paul isn’t particularly rounder in every example I’ve played. They’re a little less mid forward to let the other frequencies in. The SG while still a bright guitar is kind of like turning on a tube screamer where it’s more mid focused in my experience.
I guess it’s rounder in the sense there’s more frequencies being heard but an SG is almost woody/honky in the midrange. I compare it to an LP sounding like a Strat and the Tele being more akin to the SG same tone just different things come at you, or maybe an SG is like a strat with a tubescreamer on.
I own both so it’s probably my own biased reasonings to own them 😂
They sound VERY similar. I'm happy to say I own both guitars myself. GREAT playing, too!!!
+godfatherNYC Thanks man!
What do you think about you giving me one? 😝
Haha, sorry my friend!
I've never played an SG with comfortable action.
I have pimped a Gothic SG, roller saddles, locking tuners and so on.
Great action, very slick - special sound.
Sadly my eyes start to bleed every time i look at the design, but it definitively have to stay. Since it is a bit special compared to the LP, not to mention the semi-hollow LP.
And yeah - great tunes in the video!
Hey that's a great video. I'm looking into both guitars, I've got to play both side by side, but I think i'm probably going to go with the SG. I like a light, easy to play guitar. Both sound great, differences could possibly be made up with EQ. Price-wise if you go with a les Paul Studio they are about the same price, and the Studio is still a great guitar if you prefer the Les Paul. Once you get past the studio you pay a lot more for not as much difference IMHO. Thanks for posting. Your vids are always top notch!
I appreciate the great deal of attention you had in keeping the comparison with tune, amp and song playability the same.
Awesome video Bro. thanks.
Pickups will play a major roll in how different they sound
I love both LPs and SGs. They both look and sound amazing! And, truth be told you can't go wrong with either one. For me it boils down to feel. I LOVE the feel of the SG over the LP. I love the higher fret accessability and the weight. I gig regurarly and used to find it a chore jumping around with the LP. With the SG I can go all night and my back thanks me. I also like how the SG "shifts" everything slightly to the left due to the body joining the neck at a higher position. I think the "warmer"sound of the LP, while it does exist, is over played. I have no problem dialing in a bit of a warmer tone with my amp. But, like I said you can't go wrong with either one!
AWESOME video by the way thank you! Best wishes to you.
Thanks Logan!
I'd have figured the LP would have a brighter tone given the maple top, but tbh I wouldn't be able to tell them apart in a blind test
+Guy Dude Yeah, a lot of the frequencies were similar with just a few more mids / lower mids on the LP.
More similar than I was expecting.
Fantastic information! Loved the way the facts about both models, their real tone and an objective opinion were all presented in 11 minutes; not an easy task but very well done and the music played is also great! If someone wanted to know my opinion, I would definitely pick the SG for a couple of reasons, its aesthetic and the way its tone is bright and has bite, but in my opinion it's also quite warm... in its own way!
They're not worlds apart to be honest. Just choose whichever you love most.
Nice video once again. The SG's neck pickup is closer to the bridge and will sound brighter in that position.
In the bridge position the difference in minimal. Also; this test will not be accurate as long as the pickups, pickup
height and electronics are different. I've done a full pickup, electronic swap between SG and LP. The only difference worth mentioning is the neck position. If you have both guitars, you can measure the the distance from the bridge to neck pickup and see for yourself.
Could there be an SG vs Strat next?
Great video as always🎸
+S J M 2407 Thanks!
I'll add it to my list ☺👍
I really enjoy all these comparisons veeery much! I wish you more and more subscribers!
Sg has more clarity, helps it even distorted
I’ve been fortunate enough to have owned both in the past. Both were fantastic but I always tended to pick the LP over the SG for live gigs as it was a safe bet. I used the SG only as a back up.The only fault of the SG I found was that you had to constantly retune it after each song in a set. I didn’t have that problem with my LP.
Overall the LP sounded better. A little richer and more defined. I like the SG for easy access all the way up the neck and weight. You have some wonderful instruments and a great talent for sharing them.
+Vence McAdams Thanks Vence!
Sounds great. Love both. Those are my 2 favorite guitars of all time. Sweet video. You sound amazing. I think there just so different that you need both to truly be happy
A Les Paul consegue ser doce no clean e bem ardida com a distorção, enquanto a SG é sombria tanto no timbre como no visual, e eu adoro isso😈
Definisse bem cara, adoro tanto o visual quanto o timbre sombrio 💜😈
I would get both, but I would like the SG mostly because I’m a huge Angus Young fan!
imo
Great vid!
As an SG freak, I can never get enough SG vids.
Danke, Dude.
imo
+Charlie Newman 😀👍
The LP had a nice full frequency response, but I feel like the frequencies coming out of the SG would have less of a tendency to get buried in a mix.
Oh man, Darrell! That solo that you played on both guitars, near the end of this video gave me goosebumps! Man! One of the coolest sounding guitar solos I've ever heard! They both sounded great on both the SG and the Les Paul! The SG has more of an up front attack and the Les Paul is a little more subdued but still has more than enough bite! You are one talented musician!
Thanks Darrell! I'm not a Gibson guy (shameless love of Fender) and my jamming partner who does own Gibson, only has Les Pauls and a Flying V, so I really appreciate a look at a guitar I never get to hear by itself. I still wonder "what if" Tony Iommi's Strat didn't break prior to recording Sabbath's first album and he never had to pick up the SG.
The first album was the strat in an lnterview he said it broke after and he couldnt get it fixed the SG was his backup.
I would say the Les Paul has an over all rounder sound but the SG cuts HARD on the bridge pickup. Love the video man
Trying to buy my first Gibson in my 13 years of playing and trying to choose between the two. Honestly I'm shocked by how many people prefer the SG. Now its making more sense as to why all the stores around me doesn't have a whole lot of SGs but walls of les Paul's
That is one beautiful SG
I have a set neck "Tele" with a 25" scale. The body is Primavera with a curly maple top, Hipshot hardtail bridge, torrefied curly maple neck and a plain hard rock maple fingerboard that I dyed jet black in a vacuum chamber. It looks like ebony. The headstock is similar to the Peavey HP2 for straight string pull. No headstock tilt. It currently has Pearly Gates for pickups. Better tone and much more versatile than either Gibson. I may switch to Duncan Hot Rails. It took me almost a year to build it from scratch. Plays like a dream too.
Thanks for another great video. Pound for pound dollar for dollar I prefer my Gibson SG standard to a Gibson Les Paul which I don't currently live with. I also enjoyed very much my SG with P90s. BTW I understand that Gibson continued labeling their new SG model with the Les Paul truss rod cover until they ran out and then switched to a SG label truss rod irregardless of what Les wanted or was contracted for
... So here we are on the covid 4 years later, still an excellent video I now would liked to have seen the solo segment as a blind test. Just to put a thumb in the eye of you Les Paul lovers! LOL
I wish I would have tried some SGs when I was feeling the need to add a little Gibson sound to the arsenal. For some reason I just had my mind set on a LP, so I bought one but ended up selling it. The clarity of the SG is more my style.
That riff was sabbath as hell!
I always can tell the difference between these guitars. SG has more bite, doesnt only look agressive, it sounds more agressive.
Love em both.
I like the bothm after this I don't think I prefer one over the other anymore. Thanks
I have a '71 SG and a '16 LP GoldTop. The SG is faster and easier to play because of the thinner neck. It is slightly brighter sounding than the LP. But the sustain of the Paul is unrivaled. Each is a fantastic instrument for different reasons.
It's amazing how much more "musical" the Les Paul sounds. More singing tone. Love it.
SG sounds more dynamic and fun. The Les Paul is better for Jazz, or if you like that extra density in your sound, but I almost always choose an SG in an A/B.
I’ve had both and i think sg is lighter and sounds a bit cleaner.
I like your opinion on this because I find you independent being more a Fender guy. I own a few of each, but was an LP guy first. With age I find myself favoring SG. In fact I just added a new 1 to my collection. Here is my opinion for a brand new player.
1. Start with a used Ep. LP.
2. A used Gibson SG.
3. Buy new lower end Jackson, ESP, or Fender.
4. This is after a few years of playing, and having a high quality amp. Pick what seems best for you. Music taste, and influence change with time and skill. I'm a different player at 45 than 15. My wife can't understand why with 10 guitars I'm buying a new one (used, with extras). I'm not going to play Beatles songs on a Jackson, but I'm not going to chug on a Tele either.
I would pick the Les Paul for a beginners for these reasons.
1. Big, heavy, and hold value. If you can play good on the LP as a new player, you will be fine on an SG.
2. You are less likely to break it. Gig bags, going to bars, etc.
I totally agree. I think that's why I like a Gretsch. I can get both the "crisper" Gibson SG sound, and, the "warmer" tones of the Les Paul.
...just saying. 😎
I've always preferred the Les Pauls but your video now has me considering an SG next. Great playing, thanks for the demo. :)
Wish I could play as good as you do. Anyways, I like the SG myself... but don't have the most money. Would an epiphone SG (maybe one of the G-400) be worth buying or is it one of those things you should just not buy unless you can get the best one.
+peanuts Hi!
The Epiphone Is a great instument. 👍😎
I played a G-400 for years (and occasionally still gig with it if I don't want to take my Jaguar). It is a top notch instrument, and if you decide you really like how it feels, I'd recommend upgrading the pickups. That was the only aspect of the guitar I thought was lackluster.
dont buy old brands, unless you got tons of money. Samick,Benton,Agile and other lesser known brands make quality instruments at low price. also look for used. got myself Ibanez Rg7321 for 200$ and i bet my left nut it plays better than most guitars at quadruple price tag
There is a difference in sound but so little that when playing them by themselves and not side by side u wind notice it’s about what body fits more comfortable in your arms
I have a couple Les Pauls. Lately I've been gassing real hard for an SG. This did not help. 😄
+Brett Wall 😄 Sorry about that!!
Darrell Braun Guitar LOL. No problem.
Seriously..... I really cant afford another guitar right now.. so.. of course.. i checked out harley benton.. they have an sg for < $200. Yes i know it'll be imperfect.. But dammit i need one...
cdreid99999 As far as affordable goes, I heard that the Epiphone G-400 Pro is a good guitar.
the g400 pro is a more complex lp. Its also a guitar ive wanted for a LONG time. but it's 3 times the price of the sg. and.. mostly i want an sg bro :P i have an amazing lp :)
Awesome Explanatory Clip!!! I had both of these instruments and to me, your comparison was pretty right on!!! Thanx a bunch!!!
I think both guitars sound great without the heavy distortion.
@Chad Reynolds see, as a rock n roll guitar player, I don't want distortion from a pedal or gain. I want natural, organic distortion. And that means turning the volume way up and because you're so loud, you get that natural distortion. AC/DC is number 1 for me, and Let there be rock is my favorite album. Go Down is my favorite song from that album. But if you want to know what sound I want, I want you to listen to If you want blood demo by AC/DC. It really captures that throaty, raw sound and it's all natural distortion. No pedals. No gain. Nothing like that. All volume.
Nice clean playing. I prefer the Paul, but it's closer than I thought it would be.
SG sounded wide open with more output in the highs
LP sounded a little more compressed with more output in the mids
my 2 cents
To me the SG sounds more compressed, mono and more solid to the Les Pauls' stereo twangier sound.
It's almost like the Les Paul sounds like an SG with a slight stereo or delay effect, no?
SG
Besides your outlandish talent, Darrell, you appear humble and dedicated enough to answer all our queries. Music is about love and you are instrumental to it!
Good vid. But still I'm a Tele guy. Cheers Darrell!
+Tommy Johnson Good man!
Holy smokes, you replied me for the second time!
Tele and SG have both love both
Tomasz Janson will never understand the tele not a fan of the feel or sound
Trakya Djent Studios TR Telecaster is a very versatile guitar. There's not much you can't do with a good tele!
I love both. Each have their own character. Hard to choose.
Im with the SG, great vid as always Darrell! Keep it up!
+Andres Eduardo Honorio Arroyo Mendoza ☺👍
Excellent comparison and also a lesson! You are realy a great and expressive musician! Both guitars have a great tones but I personally prefer SG because to me it seems to have more clarity in the notes while Les Paul has a rounder and warm sound but it seems a bit muffled. Also the problem of playing with Les Paul is the problem of having to play guitar and lift dumbbell at the same time!
Screw the guitars ! can I buy your skills man ? I'll give anything dude !
@Darrel Braun Guitar best advice for a beginner? I'm going to "buy once/cry once" and buy myself an American Strat to learn on, that way I won't have to upgrade later. I've never played any instrument before. Thanks for the awesome videos!!!
+Alpha Master That's the way to do it! 😀
what's that scale he's using, i can't manage to find out
+TheSaniwaa Hi!
The jam is in the key of G Minor. ☺
For scales I used the minor pentatonic and natural minor.
I also used a chordal aproach in parts of the solo by using arpeggios.
Damn, wasnt expecting an answer at all x) ok, twas more simple than i expected, you're just a very, very talented guitarist and write very goods riffs ^^ thank you man !